Sang Ju Yin
Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Release the Exterior
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
- Ingredients
- 8 herbs
Actions
- Releases the exterior and clears Wind Heat
- Moves Lung Qi and stops cough.
- Diaphoretic
Indications
- Cough
- Slight fever and thirst.
- Slight sore throat.
- Possible painful red eyes.
Western Uses:
- Common Cold
- Influenza
- Acute Early Stage Bronchitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Epidemic Conjunctivitis
Ingredients
8 substances in Sang Ju Yin — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bo He2.4 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Gan Cao2.4 gTonify Qi
Jie Geng6 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Ju Hua3 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Lian Qiao4.5 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Lu Gen6 gDrain Fire
Sang Ye7.5 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Xing Ren6 gRelieve Coughing and WheezingSafety — read before use
Do not use in cases of cough due to Wind Cold
Originally Appeared In:
- Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)
Sources & References
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